Ashley Faatoalia

Ashley Faatoalia is a versatile and inspirational singer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ashley studied voice at Chapman University with Dr. Peter Atherton and since then he has been performing far and wide. The Los Angeles Times calls him “Outstanding”, Opera News calls his singing “hauntingly beautiful” and credits him with “a voice of winning purity and variety of expression” and The San Francisco Chronicle labels his voice “Sweet-toned” In these early years of his professional career Ashley has become a sought-after vocalist for new works and experimental projects working closely with composers from across the country including, Anthony Davis, Christopher Cerrone, Rand Steiger, Lewis Pesacov, Anne LeBaron and many more.

Often noted for his soaring tenor and warm stage presence, Ashley's recent engagements include: Emperor Altoum in Turandot with Los Angeles Opera, Remus in Treemonisha with Volcano Theatre, Amadou in the west coast premiere of Omar with Los Angeles Opera, Korey Wise in The Central Park Five with Long Beach Opera, Simon in The Three Women of Jerusalem with Los Angeles Opera, The Crab Man in Porgy & Bess with Seattle Opera, EUROPERAS with The Los Angeles Philharmonic, his debut as Marco Polo in the premiere of the Emmy-Award-winning, Pulitzer-Prize-nominated, Invisible Cities with The Industry, Charles Edward in Candide with The Los Angeles Philharmonic, concerts with MUSE/IQUE, New West Symphony, Riverside County Philharmonic, California Philharmonic, Wild Up, San Francisco Opera and many more.

Ashley has also had the honor of singing The Star Spangled Banner to sold-out audiences at both Dodger Stadium and The Staples Center. Upcoming engagements include: Remus in the tour of Treemonisha with Volcano Theatre, and more. Faatoalia is featured on multiple professional recordings including: Dicks: The Musical Soundtrack, Invisible Cities – Original Cast Recording, The Edge of Forever – Original Cast Recording, Porgy & Bess – San Francisco Opera (BluRay-DVD)